16/07/2025
"Why is all my weight going to my belly?"
I hear this all the time because it's happening to so many women in their 40's and 50's.
You don't have to just suck it up and let it happen (although I know first hand that it can feel that way at times!)
Belly weight gain in midlife isn't about willpower 👉it's driven by real hormonal shifts.
As estrogen declines in perimenopause, we experience major shifts in body fat composition. We develop more visceral fat (which is fat stored deep in the abdomen). This type of fat is more hormonally active which means it can drive inflammation, cravings, and more hormone imbalance. Oh goody!
I know it's frustrating but know this: you don't need a rigid diet plan or harsher workouts 👉 You don't need to do MORE. You need to do what works for you NOW:
✅ Fueling your body (not starving it)
✅ Building muscle with strength/resistance training
✅ Prioritizing sleep + stress
✅ Supporting estrogen detox through real food (see previous posts on this!)
The old "no pain, no gain" approach no longer serves you here.
What your body needs now is something that honors where you are today.
You deserve that 💛
